Spring in Mendrisiotto, Ticino

Spring hiking in the southernmost part of Switzerland. Five days from a comfortable hotel base close to the shores of Lake Lugano.

Highlights: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte San Giorgio with its fascinating geology; the classic hike over Monte San Salvatore and down to the idyllic lakeside village of Morcote; the forests, terraced pastures and picturesque villages of the Valle di Muggio (voted landscape of the year in 2014); and the panoramic views from Monte Generoso with its majestic “Fiore di pietra” created by the famous architect Mario Botta.

Type of hiking

• 5 days of guided hikes (Sunday to Thursday), with discovery of the local flora and fauna, geology, history and culture.
• Hikes at level 2*/3*, for sure-footed enthusiastic hikers on reasonably good form. About 600-900 m up and down and 4–5.5 hours of walking each day (shorter hike on final day)
• Technical level: T2 with a few exposed sections at T3 (Swiss Alpine Club grading). Please be prepared for some steep, narrow stony paths and, for one hike, a lot of steps!

Meet in Capolago on the evening of Saturday 19 May.

Price and booking

Price per person: CHF 1025 (min. 6, max. 10 participants), including: 5 days’ guided hikes; 5 nights’ accommodation in twin rooms (2* hotel) with half-board; 2 single rooms available. Ticino Ticket giving free use of most Ticino public transport and reductions on mountain lifts and certain other sport and leisure activities.

Please allow about 35 francs (with ½-price or general abonnement) for the use of mountain lifts and boat.

Price excludes: transport (except as mentioned), insurances, picnic lunches, drinks.

Booking deadline: 19 February 2026.

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